What is CVE-2023-40132?

CVE-2023-40132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-21.

How severe is CVE-2023-40132?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-40132

In setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of RingtoneManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass content providers read permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 14.0, 12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-01-01
security@android.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40132?: CVE-2023-40132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-21.
How severe is CVE-2023-40132?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.